Uncover the extraordinary life of Joan of Arc and the tumultuous era of the Hundred Years' War.Moya Longstaffe delves into the life and death of Joan of Arc, a pivotal figure in French and English history. This biography explores Joan's rise from a simple peasant girl to a military leader, examining the controversies surrounding her inspiration and the political forces that shaped her destiny. Was she a deluded visionary, or a divinely guided leader?
Drawing from original sources, Longstaffe paints a vivid portrait of 15th-century France, exploring the religious fervor, political intrigue, and brutal realities of the Hundred Years' War. Discover the human side of La Pucelle, and understand why her story continues to captivate and inspire. Perfect for readers interested in:
- Medieval history
- Military campaigns
- Religious biographies
The extraordinary story of the Maid placed in the France of her time, presenting her and her contemporaries in all their humanity to the general reader. Who was this notorious and enigmatic country girl, on trial for her life?Moya Longstaffe is a retired Senior Lecturer in French at the University of Ulster, having previously taught at the universities of Bristol. Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt (Edinburgh), Caen and Belfast. She is the author of Metamorphoses of Passion and the Heroic in French Literature: Corneille, Stendhal, Claudel (Edwin Mellen Press) and The Fiction of Albert Camus: A Complex Simplicity (Peter Lang). She has researched the life and trial of Joan of Arc from primary sources over several years.
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